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BUILDING CODE AND RELATED EXCERPTS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
DIVISION 1 - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 2 - DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 3 - USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS
DIVISION 4 - SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
DIVISION 6 - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 7 - FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 8 - INTERIOR FINISHES (NA)
DIVISION 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
DIVISION 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 11 - ACCESSIBILITY
DIVISION 12 - INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
DIVISION 13 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subdivision 1301 - General
Subdivision 1302 - Environmental Protection
CHAPTER 8-32 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL
CHAPTER 11-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (11-4-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (11-4-580 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS (11-4-860 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF ORGANIC SUBSTANCES (11-4-990 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. RESERVED (11-4-1000 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. WASTE CONTROL (11-4-1020 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS* (11-4-1100 et seq.)
ARTICLE VIII. POLLUTION OF WATERS* (11-4-1410 et seq.)
ARTICLE IX. SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE CONTROL (11-4-1490 et seq.)
ARTICLE X. PHOSPHORUS CONTROL (11-4-1610 et seq.)
ARTICLE XI. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (11-4-1640 et seq.)
ARTICLE XII. ELECTRIC UTILITY FRANCHISE CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT (11-4-1680 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIII. RECYCLING (11-4-1820 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIV. REPROCESSABLE CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION MATERIAL (11-4-1905 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVI. FLAMMABLE LIQUID TANK REGULATIONS (11-4-2090 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVII. FUEL AND LUBRICATION FACILITIES (11-4-2140 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVIII. ASBESTOS, SANDBLASTING, AND GRINDING STANDARDS (11-4-2150 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIX. RESERVED (11-4-2230 et seq.)
ARTICLE XX. RECYCLING FACILITY AND URBAN FARM ACCESSORY COMPOSTING PERMITS* (11-4-2510 et seq.)
ARTICLE XXI. RESERVED.
ARTICLE XXII. INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL (11-4-3000 et seq.)
ARTICLE XXIII. RESERVED
CHAPTER 11-5 REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM*
DIVISION 14 - EXTERIOR WALLS (NA)
DIVISION 15 - ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES (NA)
DIVISION 16 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN
DIVISION 17 - STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
DIVISION 18 - SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
DIVISION 19 - CONCRETE
DIVISION 20 - ALUMINUM (NA)
DIVISION 21 - MASONRY
DIVISION 22 - STEEL
DIVISION 23 - WOOD
DIVISION 24 - GLASS AND GLAZING (NA)
DIVISION 25 - GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER (NA)
DIVISION 26 - PLASTIC (NA)
DIVISION 27 - ELECTRICAL
DIVISION 28 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
DIVISION 29 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 31 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NA)
DIVISION 32 - ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 33 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 34 - EXISTING STRUCTURES
DIVISION 35 - REFERENCED STANDARDS

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11-4-2070  Definitions.
   Whenever used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
   “Durable products” are products that have a design lifespan of three years or more.
   “Reusable” means that the product or package was designed to be used a minimum of five times for its original intended purpose. This includes products that are designed to be recharged, repaired, serviced, cleaned or refilled, or have recyclable parts or materials so as to permit repeated uses.
   “Waste prevention” means a reduction in the quantity and/or toxicity of solid waste achieved through the implementation of practices including, but not limited to: reuse of products and packaging; expansion of repair and maintenance programs for products; use of remanufactured products; purchase of durable products; reduction in the use of products or packaging through the purchase of products in bulk or concentrate; and reduction in the purchase of products or packaging that contain or use toxic materials.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-94, p. 56187)
11-4-2080  City waste prevention program.
   (a)   Each city department shall practice waste prevention, wherever possible. On a biannual schedule, the department of streets and sanitation shall review the waste prevention activities of each city department and prepare a report that summarizes the impact of those activities.
   (b)   To reduce the volume of paper purchased, all city departments shall use both sides of paper sheets used for copying and printing purposes on documents that exceed five pages in length. Each city department shall ensure that all staff are informed of this requirement.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-94, p. 56187; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 27; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 201)
ARTICLE XVI.  FLAMMABLE LIQUID TANK REGULATIONS (11-4-2090 et seq.)
11-4-2090  Definitions.
   As used in this article, unless the context requires otherwise:
   “Commissioner” shall mean the commissioner of health.
   “Contractor” shall mean any person licensed and certified by the State of Illinois to perform storage tank installation, repair, removal or abandonment.
   “Fire commissioner” shall mean the commissioner of the fire department of the City of Chicago or the commissioner's departmental designee.
   “Operator” shall mean any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the daily operation of the tank, including activities requiring permits.
   “Tank” shall mean any permanent underground tank as defined by this section, and any above ground or enclosed tank greater than 110 gallons in volume and any and all connecting fittings, piping and other ancillary equipment, used or intended to be used for the storage of any regulated flammable liquids, corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, highly toxic materials or hazardous chemicals in liquid form as provided in chapters 15-24 and 15-28 of this Code.
   “Underground storage tank” or “underground tank” shall mean an underground storage tank system as defined by the regulation promulgated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal in Title 41, Section 174.100, of the Illinois Administrative Code.
(Added Coun. J. 6-10-96, p. 23557; Amend Coun. J. 4-11-07, p. 102582, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 28)
11-4-2100  Permit required.
   No person shall install, repair, remove, abandon in place or temporarily place out of service any tank unless a permit has been issued by the commissioner allowing such activity. An application for such permit or an amendment to an existing permit shall be in writing from the contractor, in such form as the commissioner requires, and shall include the following information:
   (a)   the names and addresses of the owner, the operator and the owner's authorized and responsible agent;
   (b)   the name, address, license number and authorized signature of the contractor;
   (c)   the address of the tank site, the plans and specifications for the tank's installation, abandonment, repair, removal or placement out of service and the tank's measurements, connections, fittings, pipings, openings and safety appliances; and
   (d)   such other information that the commissioner may determine is reasonably necessary to determine compliance with this Code.
(Added Coun. J. 6-10-96, p. 23557)
11-4-2110  Review and approval of plans and specifications; revocation; permit not transferable.
   (a)   No permit shall be issued until review and approval of plans and specifications by the commissioner and payment of permit fees. Additionally, no permit shall be issued for the installation of a tank, other than an underground storage tank, before like plan review and approval by the fire commissioner for conformance with the fire provisions of this Code. The permit fee to install, repair, remove, abandon in place, or place any tank out of service shall be $200 per site, per activity. Any permit issued under this article shall expire in six months from the date it is issued. A permit holder may apply for and receive one or more six-month extensions prior to the expiration of the permit. Each application for an extension must be accompanied by a fee of $200. If a permit lapses and additional activity is to be undertaken, an application for a new permit, accompanied by the permit fee, must be submitted.
   (b)   A permit may be revoked by either the commissioner or fire commissioner where job site conditions are deemed not to be in compliance with any of the applicable provisions of this Code. No tank or equipment shall be installed, repaired, removed, used or abandoned in place until the installation, material and workmanship have been fully inspected, tested and approved by the commissioner or his representative and by the fire commissioner.
   (c)   No permit shall be assigned and no rights or privileges thereunder shall be transferred or assigned except by written consent of the commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 6-10-96, p. 23557; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34757, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 29)
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